Grit, which they defined as the tendency to work strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest over years despite failure, adversity, and plateaus in progress.

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Grit, which they defined as the tendency to work strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest over years despite failure, adversity, and plateaus in progress is an important characteristic of people who achieve success in their chosen field.

Source: The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

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